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Title beginning XI that beat Barcelona, 1997


In September 1997, Newcastle United secured a historic Champions League group stage win over Barcelona at St James’ Park. Are you able to identify the XI that began the sport?

Newcastle’s No.11 netted a hat-trick contained in the opening 50 minutes earlier than Luis Enrique and Luis Figo scored late on however the dwelling aspect held on for the win. 

The Magpies weren’t capable of get out of the group stage, however we’re asking you to call the Xl that Kenny Dalglish chosen for that recreation towards Barcelona.

“To play so effectively towards Barca and do what we did that night time doesn’t get a lot better,” later recalled a sure England worldwide who featured for the Magpies that night time.

“As a lot as folks will keep in mind it for [blank]’s hat-trick for the largest characteristic of the sport was [blank]’s efficiency.

“Don’t overlook this was towards a top-notch Barcelona defence and he ripped them open time and time once more.

“He gave them a torrid time and it was most likely his finest recreation for the membership.

“The European nights are particular and Newcastle didn’t have many.”

You certainly know the bloke that scored that iconic Magpies hat-trick. However are you able to guess who was speaking there, the participant that he singled out for reward?

Even for Newcastle followers, this quiz isn’t as simple because it sounds. So if you are able to do this, you may positively identify everybody who’s managed the Magpies since 1992.

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Good luck and don’t overlook to tweet us your scores @planetfutebol.


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